Georgetown to Porlamar by bus
Porlamar lies 779 km (484 mi) north-west of Georgetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 951 km (591 mi) of road.
| Georgetown | Porlamar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guyana | Venezuela |
| Population | 235,017 | 216,234 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
What changes when you arrive in Porlamar
Crossing from Guyana into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Georgetown to Porlamar
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Staying in Porlamar
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Common questions
How far is Porlamar from Georgetown?
779 km (484 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Georgetown; by road roughly 951 km (591 mi).
How long does it take to get from Georgetown to Porlamar by bus?
About 14 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Georgetown and Porlamar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Porlamar?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.